
Cristalino Jungle Lodge
Location
Alta Floresta (Alta Floresta, Brazil)
Description
A luxury jungle lodge on the edge of the clear waters of the River Cristalino, along the southern belt of the Amazon. The lodge is accessible only by river and is set in a private reserve of 11,399 hectares of pristine and primary rain forest. This region is recognized as an important area of the Amazon in terms of biodiversity.
Departures
Every day
Activities
Experienced local guides take guests on walks through the jungle trails and by boat on the river. There is a chance to go canoeing, hiking, or to climb the two 50 metre observation towers to watch the birds from above the tree canopy and to see the sunrise. The tree house at the clay lick allows guests to wait in the dark for animals such as tapir to appear and the night spotlight illuminates them perfectly. Guests can relax on the floating deck and cool off in the river in the heat of the day.
Accommodation
The 8 Standard rooms are spacious and comfortable, and rustic only in design. The 10 Bungalows are all very attractive, and the decoration is smart and tasteful. They have a private terrace and outside hammock, and four of them have both a double and two single beds, so are good for families. The dining areas (inside and outside) are communal and the food is delicious and plentiful.
Our comments
With such easy access from Alta Floresta (which combines well with the Pantanal), this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the jungle in comfort, and the wildlife is abundant and fascinating.
When to go
All year round.